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something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the solution to a math problem
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Recent Examples of solutions
Pilot programs replace permanent solutions.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Last session, a bipartisan group of legislators formed the new Homelessness Caucus to advocate for more solutions and aid for the unhoused population.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Kudos to the young people who are tired of waiting around for older generations’ solutions and have created technology around this space.
—Beth Collums, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Though the solutions to mitigating the damage caused by thrips seem small individually, the hope is that in aggregate all the steps add up to helping growers keep plants market-ready.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, Amodei said many near-term solutions are just ways to manage a transition rather than stop what’s coming.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
There are also ways to find creative solutions.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Amazon has genius lid-free storage solutions for the pantry, like this acrylic straw holder, starting at $6.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Fetcherr serves as the strategic partner, working with C-suite executives to deliver solutions that meet the business' needs, whether that means maximizing market share, optimizing yield, or finding the right balance between revenue growth and operational efficiency.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Last session, a bipartisan group of legislators formed the new Homelessness Caucus to advocate for more solutions and aid for the unhoused population.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Kudos to the young people who are tired of waiting around for older generations’ solutions and have created technology around this space.
—Beth Collums, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Though the solutions to mitigating the damage caused by thrips seem small individually, the hope is that in aggregate all the steps add up to helping growers keep plants market-ready.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, Amodei said many near-term solutions are just ways to manage a transition rather than stop what’s coming.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
There are also ways to find creative solutions.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Amazon has genius lid-free storage solutions for the pantry, like this acrylic straw holder, starting at $6.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Fetcherr serves as the strategic partner, working with C-suite executives to deliver solutions that meet the business' needs, whether that means maximizing market share, optimizing yield, or finding the right balance between revenue growth and operational efficiency.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solutions
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According to the robotic firm, these results, taken together, show how Helix 02 combines full-body control, touch, and in-hand vision to achieve continuous, adaptive autonomy across complex, real-world tasks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yields also fell on other tenors after the sale results showed an increase in the bid-to-cover ratio - a key gauge of demand.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Owner Mark Davis has failed for years to find answers, and this time around, Tom Brady appears to be taking control of the rebuild.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Solutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solutions. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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